Probably the most impactful project I worked on early on at Saatchi Art. Our client was the owner of a marketing agency that was completing a home he had designed in Palm Desert, CA. He had a long creative career and a wealth of knowledge and experience. The opportunity to get to know this fascinating gentleman, learn about his approach to collecting, and work with him on his selection of several unique pieces, exemplifies my favorite aspects of my job learning about people, discovering new work, and bringing them together.

Develop your unique style and be relentless in pursuing it. There is room in this space for everyone. Artists often worry too much about what clients are looking for rather than what they want to put into the world. Find a practice you love and go with it. You never know where it may lead you.

I love to see new work and learn about artists I’m not yet familiar with. I can’t wait to see what this group will show us!

That’s a hard one! I’ll go with the first thing that came to mind, a Rothko.

Gregory Crewdson, James Casebere, Tabitha Soren, Saatchi Art artist Xan Padron, and Saatchi Art alum Tawny Chatmon

From an early age, I remember my father spending a lot of time at the local camera store. It was just a hobby, but the equipment, processing, and store were all so fascinating. He had also been a trombone player, and jazz was an early soundtrack to my life. My mom was a former flight attendant who had traversed the world and brought back souvenirs, and many stories, from her travels abroad. When my parents divorced, my mom and I moved around a lot. I think there’s a certain nostalgia for the places and moments you remember from your past and those you dream about visiting. Art, music, and film provided a portal to those places and times I was dreaming about.

I am Senior Curator and Art Advisor on the Curation and Art Advisory team. We have several members on this team, as well as on our Hospitality team. We strive to elevate the works of the artists we represent while simultaneously servicing the needs of our independent collectors and design professionals. We review newly listed artworks daily and curate collections for our marketing collections, catalogs, and other public-facing features. We work with clients to determine the best pieces for their collections or projects, from the novice collector buying their first piece to significant multi-unit developments and hotels. We also facilitate bespoke commissions and assist with delivery and installation. Lastly, we travel regularly to the International editions of The Other Art Fair, where Saatchi Art artists exhibit their works over four days in locations including London, Sydney, Los Angeles, and New York. It’s fantastic to connect with the artists in person and see their pieces up close and personal.

If someone is interested in working with me, or a member of the curation team, we offer complimentary art advisory services. To get started, clients can take this short survey. 

Saatchi Art represents artists from more than 120 countries worldwide, and we ship their works to collectors in as many or more countries each year. They come from various backgrounds and disciplines, and each often brings with them a diverse range of experiences. Seeing and learning about these unique people and the works they create or collect is fascinating. It makes each day special and a lot of fun!

About Saatchi Art & The Other Art Fair: 

Saatchi Art and The Ot her Art Fair provide art lovers the opportunity—both online and in real life—to discover new and exciting up-and-coming artists first. Attend a Fair near you to meet and connect with local artists or explore Saatchi Art’s Global Perspectives campaign, which features over 70 art ists from more than 30 countries—all hand-picked by Saatchi Art’s team of curators.